Actress Sai Pallavi says portraying Sita in the upcoming epic Ramayana was unlike any other role she had taken up, as she approached the character with prayer, faith and a willingness to learn rather than relying on preconceived ideas. Speaking during an appearance on Amitabh Bachchan-hosted quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati, alongside co-stars Ranbir Kapoor and Ravi Dubey, the actress reflected on the responsibility of bringing the revered character to the screen.
Q: What went through your mind when you were offered the role of Sita?
A: This time, I did not want to use my mind too much. Whenever I play a character, I usually think about what I can do for that character. But for the first time, while playing Sita Maa, I wondered what I would receive from the experience and what knowledge I would gain from it.
Q: How did you want to approach such a revered character?
A: Whatever I knew, I wanted to keep myself transparent. I did not want to form too many thoughts or preconceived notions about the role. I simply prayed to Sita Maa, asking her to let me portray the character through me, and left it at that.
Q: Did you see the role as an opportunity to learn something new?
A: Yes. Instead of thinking only about what I could bring to the character, I wanted to understand what the character could teach me. I wanted to remain open to the wisdom and learning that could come from portraying Sita Maa.
Q: How did Amitabh Bachchan respond to your approach?
A: Amitabh Bachchan appreciated her response, telling her that she had made a very good point.
The actressâs comments offer a glimpse into her approach to playing Sita in Ramayana, the much-anticipated cinematic adaptation of the Indian epic. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, with Yash playing Ravana. The film is planned as a two-part project, with the first instalment scheduled for a Diwali 2026 release.